place water, rice, bay leaf and 1/2 tsp salt in medium saucepan, heat over high heat until boiling, turn to low and cook covered for 40-45 minutes.,Heat half the oil in a 12" skillet until wisps of smoke appear.,Add beef strips and fry until half pink, add garlic and contiue until pink just disappears.,Set aside beef into a bowl.,Add the rest of the oil and heat until smoking, add onions and salt saute until soft and taking on some brown edges(about 4-5 mins).,Add carrot and cook until softening(1-2 mins).,Stirring or toosing frequently add peppers.,When peppers are slightly soft readd the beef and stir.,Mix the chicken broth and oyster sauce in a small bowl, stir quickly into the pan.,______